Pow Wow dance in Europe, is this against Native traditions?

[AmigoKumeyaay]

First off I just want to say that obviously I do not know the author of the play nor any of the actors. But I will say what I believe is happening here LOL.

It would seem that individuals who are involved with this play would try to make this event as authentic as possible and true to the story for which it was portraying. It would seem that having Native actors involved would be important in the telling of this story.

Its true one can say well "we hold auditions every year" and anyone who is interested would have opportunity. Perhaps its just me but - the individuals involved also have a responsiblility to the story, to its author and to the audience as well.

I wonder if they went to any length to have indian actors in this play. If one wants indian actors, then you not only put the ad in the local papers, but one would actively seek out and advertise to the target group (indian actors). There are alot of natives in Cali, natives in school/college who are in drama, native theatrical groups etc... I wonder if anyone has actively sought out these native actors.

In my opinion it seems that perhaps its no longer about the story line, but more of just chance for the local actors to be a part of a play. And the picture reflects this LOL. Seriously if I saw this picture of a play, I definitely would not go because I already would how it would go down

Now get quit romanticizing, get back to the story line and actively seek out native actors especially if you want people to take this play seriously LOL.

This photo might be of ushers, I doubt they are in the play itself, thanks Wanjica.

There are something like 400 "actors" in this play as it unfolds.

The setting for "Ramona" is just a few miles from the Soboba Reservation of the Luiseno Nation, I was up there filming a friend's routine recently.

If I can, I'll go, takes notes and photos, and report back here.

[wanjica_the_one]

Ushers or not. Their appearance is a disgrace to all native tribes.

[AmigoKumeyaay]

Ushers or not. Their appearance is a disgrace to all native tribes.

Agreed. Calif has a lot of hippies and newagers, etc, can't deny that.

A friend of mine, 9th generation indigenous tried out, did not make cut for this.

Ironic cuz we were just up at Soboba Res at TANF 2010 Spring Family Event where Abel did his storytelling routine. Plenty of local Luiseno peeps just a few miles away from Ramona Bowl in Hemet, CA.

Well, now I have to squeeze this play into my schedule, attend and see up close what is going on.

Well, for her time era in hsitory, Helen Hunt Jackson did all she could.

[anishtradish]

geeze. We all can dress like white people everyday of our lives, but when a white person attempts to dress like a Native.... everyone jumps in on em. LOL


So what it a few old white women throw on Pocahontas Halloween costumes. It's no different than going to the rez and seeing someone in a cowboy hat and boots.


I doubt many people are actually going to look at these kinda people and really think they represent Native American culture, and if someone is gullible enough to buy into it, then they are stupid enough to where their views on our history shouldn't even matter.

[wanjica_the_one]

geeze. We all can dress like white people everyday of our lives, but when a white person attempts to dress like a Native.... everyone jumps in on em. LOL

after all is said and done. don't you think that we have a right to air our anger? we are not all one and the same with the same cloned minds. kudos to you for being able to have compassion and understanding for the white lady pocahontas.

[WhoMe]

Considering that women in the U.S. were not granted the right to vote until 1920...

Amigo,

I got that beat...

Indians were not allowed to vote in Utah until 1957!